The Wait For That Mazzaro’s Sandwich Just Got Way Shorter
You love Florida weather. But if you miss all the Italian markets from up north, there’s no better place to get a taste of home than Mazzaro’s in St. Pete. There’s an enormous wine and cheese room, a bakery, a cappuccino bar, fresh pasta, and imported oils, sauces and spices you can’t find anywhere else. However, the big draw for me is that #20 sandwich – the Hot Italian with salami, pepperoni, lettuce, tomato, provolone, banana peppers & Italian dressing. It’s always worth the trip. But the pros know when to go. If you visit Mazzaro’s during lunch hour during snowbird season, you’re going to wait and wait and wait. But this is a game changer.
This thing really should cost way more than it does. It’s a $10+ sub and it’s only about $7.
Until now, you had to take a ticket to wait for your turn to order, place your order and then wait near the crowded deli case area with other hungry customers for the crew to finish your masterpiece.
Here’s the good news! A new online ordering service is making its debut at Mazzaro’s. The Italian market made the announcement on social media this week. You’d think this would’ve been done during the pandemic when many restaurants shifted to takeout service. I wonder if competition from the newly-opened DeCosmo Italian Market in Pinellas Park prompted the decision.
The Mazzaro’s online ordering platform lets you order hot sandwiches, cold sandwiches, soups, salads, sides and some desserts are available. And yes, it does let you customize your sandwich. But if you need to do some shopping, grocery items will still require an in-store visit. Mazzaro’s says your order will be ready for pick up in as soon as 30 minutes. But they insist you enter via their patio located between 22nd & 23rd Ave. on 29th street.
Geno Visits The Bakery and Deli at Mazzaro's Italian Market in St. Pete
